Description of the Scale

The General Ethnicity Questionnaire (GEQ-38) is a psychometric tool designed to assess general ethnic identity and a sense of ethnic belonging. The GEQ-38 includes 38 items that examine various dimensions of ethnic identity, such as ethnic group awareness, cultural practices, and social inclusion. Participants respond to each statement using a Likert scale, which measures the degree of agreement or disagreement with the provided statements.

Data Analysis and Use

The analysis of data from the GEQ-38 involves quantitative techniques for evaluating ethnic identity. The analysis process includes:

Descriptive Statistics:Means and Standard Deviations: Calculating the means and standard deviations for each item or subscale of the questionnaire.

Reliability: Assessing the internal consistency of the tool using Cronbach’s alpha to confirm the reliability of the results.

Correlations:Examining the correlations between scores on different items or subscales to understand the relationships between different aspects of ethnic identity.

Factor Analysis:Using factor analysis to identify key factors influencing ethnic identity, if necessary.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the GEQ-38 is to provide a reliable and objective tool for assessing ethnic identity and a sense of ethnic belonging. It is used for:

Research Purposes: Studying the relationships between ethnic identity and other psychological or social variables, as well as its impact on social attitudes and behaviors.

Clinical Assessment: Evaluating ethnic identity and the need for support or intervention for individuals facing issues related to their ethnic identity.

Educational Use: Understanding and promoting ethnic identity and cultural awareness within educational and social policy contexts.

Calibration

The calibration of the GEQ-38 involves analyzing the data obtained from using the scale, aiming to assess the reliability and validity of the tool:

Internal Consistency Assessment: Calculating the reliability of the tool using Cronbach’s alpha to ensure consistency in responses to the items.

Comparative Analysis: Comparing the results of the GEQ-38 with other relevant studies to confirm the validity and reliability of the scale.

Bibliography

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